This is not an in-depth look at all of the research on the brain (such a resource would fill stacks of books). Instead, the goal of this brain tour is to familiarize you with major brain structures and their functions. The cerebral cortex is the part of the brain that functions to make human beings unique.
Poems. Even if you aren't a poet, you can still write a simple poem in your child's birthday card. It doesn't have to be perfect. You can be as silly and clever as you want, and it doesn't even need to make a ton of sense. Even a short, simple poem about her can be memorable.
Printable Version. 1  Recognize that your child is an individual. 2  Talk to your child about a variety of things. 3  Encourage your child to talk with you -- to share ideas, to ask questions.  Listen to your 1  child. Help your child find relationships between ideas -- similarities, opposites, sequence, cause, examples,  etc.